DUBAI, Emirates Development Bank (EDB) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Food Tech Valley, which is being developed by wasl Asset Management Group, to provide financing solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs…
Day: April 25, 2022
ADCB reports net profit of AED1.48 billion in Q1 2022
ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of 2022, despite ongoing global uncertainty, recording a net profit increase of 32 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED 1.483 billion – equivalent to a ret…
e& reports consolidated net profit of AED 2.4 billion in Q1 2022, up 3.6 percent
ABU DHABI, e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) today announced its financial results for Q1 2022.e&’s first quarter consolidated revenues increased by 0.8 percent to AED 13.3 billion, while consolidated net pro…
UAE announces 215 new COVID-19 cases, 358 recoveries, and no deaths in last 24 hours
ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 279,109 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue ex…
WGS – PwC report introduces mainstream wellbeing services by 2025 in bid to combat COVID impact
DUBAI, A report released by the World Government Summit (WGS) Organisation focuses on introducing mainstream mental health services by the government by the year 2025 in a bid to combat the negative impacts of COVID-19 on wellbeing.The research – in pa…
UAE participates in International Monetary and Financial Committee meeting
ABU DHABI, Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, participated in the virtual International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting, which was held within the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (I…
Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief receives Bahrain Consul General
His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has recently received His Excellency Saud Hassan Ali Al-Nusuf, the Bahrain Consul General in Dubai.During the meeting, Lt. Gen. Al Marri emphasized the kee…
GPSSA affirms mandatory registration and contribution for Emiratis working in government and private sectors in the UAE
ABU DHABI, The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) said it is of paramount importance for public and private entities across the UAE to register their Emirati employees with GPSSA from their first month of employment. Monthly and time…
UAE expresses solidarity with Nigeria, offers condolences over victims of oil refinery explosion
ABU DHABI, The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the victims of the oil refinery explosion in the southeast of the country, which resulted in dozens killed.In a statement…
Sheikh Zayed Book Award Board of Trustees convenes to approve winners for 16th Edition
ABU DHABI, The Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) has concluded its review of the nominees for the award’s 16th edition, endorsing the list of winners across all nine categories.The meeting was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon…
Elimination of Malaria: UAE role model for combating infectious diseases locally and internationally
DUBAI, World Malaria Day, which is annually observed on 25th April, represents an ideal occasion to highlight the milestones and achievements made by the UAE in the fight against malaria.With this year’s theme “Harnessing innovation to reduce the burde…
‘Tap to Donate’ screens launched at Majid Al Futtaim malls to support ‘1 Billion Meals’ initiative
DUBAI, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has launched “Tap to Donate” instant donation devices to support its 1 Billion Meals initiative, the largest of its kind in the region, which aims to assist and provide sustainable food s…